“Gerakan” (Malay for “movement”) primarily refers to Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (PGRM), a multi-racial, liberal Malaysian political party advocating for a secular, socially just nation, known for its early dominance in Penang before joining ruling coalitions and later shifting to the Perikatan Nasional bloc. It can also refer to the defunct Malay nationalist Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition, formed by Mahathir Mohamad, or historically, the Majlis Gerakan Negara (MAGERAN), Malaysia’s post-1969 emergency administrative body.
Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (PGRM/GERAKAN)
- Founded: 1968 as an opposition party.
- Ideology: Non-racial, secular, democratic, focused on social justice and equality.
- History: Won Penang in 1969, joined the ruling Alliance (later BN), and left BN after 2018, joining Perikatan Nasional (PN) in 2021.
- Current Status: Active political party within Malaysia.
Other Meanings
Majlis Gerakan Negara (MAGERAN): A temporary government body that administered Malaysia after the May 13, 1969, racial riots, before being replaced by the National Operations Council (NOC).
Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA): A short-lived Malay nationalist coalition led by Mahathir Mohamad, registered in 2022 but unsuccessful in the 2022 election.
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